T20 World Cup 2024, Match 2: WI vs PNG Pitch Report, Providence Stadium Guyana Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

West Indies and Papua New Guinea are all set to face off in the second game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on June 2nd at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

West Indies will be keen to start their campaign with a win, with Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell being their key players. Papua New Guinea, led by Assadollah Vala, will look to put in a good effort to get off to a positive start.

Providence Stadium Pitch Report

The track at the Providence Stadium is well-balanced. The Pacers are likely to see some action with the new ball. There could also be some turn for spinners, making the contest between the bat and the ball equal.

Is Providence Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

Recent matches played here indicate a balanced surface.

Last 3 Results at the Venue

(08 Aug 2023):

West Indies: 159/5 (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 4w)

India: 164/3 (17.5) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 0w)

IND won by 7 wickets.

(06 Aug 2023):

India: 152/7 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 2w)

West Indies: 155/8 (18.5) (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 2w)

WI won by 2 wickets.

(07 Jul 2022):

Bangladesh: 163/5 (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 2w)

West Indies: 169/5 (18.2) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 3w)

WI won by 5 wickets.

WI T20I record in Providence Stadium

West Indies have played 9 T20I games at this venue, winning 4, losing 3, and with two games ending without a result.

WI’s Highest Total: 169/5 (18.2) vs Bangladesh in 2022

WI’s Lowest Total: 138/9 vs Ireland in 2010

PNG T20I record in Providence Stadium

Papua New Guinea has not played any T20I games at this venue so far.

PNG’s Highest Total: n/a

PNG’s Lowest Total: n/a

Providence Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 15000
Number of matches hosted: 2 Test, 25 ODI and 13 T20I

Providence Stadium T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 13
Home Team (WI) Won: 4
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 3
Tie/ No Result: 3

Average 1st Innings Score: 128

Average 2nd Innings Score: 98
Matches Won Batting 1st: 3
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 7
Highest Team Total: 191/5 by England vs West Indies in 2010

Lowest Team Total: 68/10 (16.4) by Ireland vs West Indies in 2010

Highest Run-chase: 169/5 (18.2) by West Indies vs Bangladesh in 2022

Highest Individual Score: Mahela Jayawardene (SL) – 100 vs Zimbabwe in 2010
Best Bowling Figures: Jason Holder (WI) – 4/26 vs Pakistan in 2021
Most Runs: Nicholas Pooran (WI) – 240 runs in 7 innings
Most Wickets: DJ Bravo (WI) – 5 wickets in 5 matches
Most Sixes in T20 at this venue: Nicholas Pooran (WI) – 17 sixes in 7 innings